Question

The Declaration of Independence in America was prepared by ___ and ___.

• A. Thomas Paine and John Locke
• B. Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson
• C. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin
• D. Benjamin Franklin and John Locke

Answer 1

The correct option is C Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Paine published a pamphlet titled 'Common Sense'. It pointed out the obvious necessity of breaking ties with the British. The American Continental Congress issued the famous Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. The declaration was prepared by Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin and was inspired from Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'.It declared that all are equal and are entitled to certain human rights but most importantly, the government derives its power from the people.